Peter Buck
American musician; guitarist for R.E.M., songwriter, record producer
Peter Lawrence Buck (born December 6, 1956 in Berkeley, California) is an American guitarist and songwriter. He is best known for being a member of the alternative rock band R.E.M..
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Birth name | Peter Lawrence Buck |
Born | Berkeley, California United States | December 6, 1956
Genres | Alternative rock, college rock, jangle pop |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, producer |
Instruments | Guitar, mandolin, banjo, vocals |
Years active | 1980–present |
In 2007 Peter Buck, along with the other three members of R.E.M., was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
His main instrument that he has used for his entire music career is a back Rickenbacker 360 electric guitar. On September 9, 2008, after a concert in Helsinki, his famous black guitar was stolen. On September 18, 2008 it was given back to him. The name of the person who returned it is not known.[1]
References
change- ↑ ""Peter Buck's Rickenbacker Returned! "". REM HQ. Archived from the original on 2008-09-24. Retrieved 2008-09-20.